Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Sophie Beck
sophie.beck@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI4 - Inner London – East
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
DHL Supply Chain Limited
Foxbridge Way
Normanton
Contact
Sophie Beck
sophie.beck@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement
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one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Electrodes Ultrasound Gels Defibrillation and Related Consumables
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Framework Agreement is for the supply of ECG Electrodes, Ultrasound Gels, Defibrillation and Related Consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £12,600,000 to £14,200,000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £56,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ultrasound Gels
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24951100 - Lubricants
- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Ultrasound Gels, these are designed to act as a conductive medium between the skin and the probe/transducer
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £600,000 GBP to £700,000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Adult ECG Electrodes
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33121500 - Electrocardiogram
- 33123200 - Electrocardiography devices
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33123230 - Cardiographs
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Adult ECG electrodes including wet and solid gel for short term and long term monitoring. Used for monitoring, diagnostic or stress/holster testing.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £7,000,000 to £7,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Paediatric ECG Electrodes
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33121500 - Electrocardiogram
- 33123200 - Electrocardiography devices
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33123230 - Cardiographs
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Paediatric ECG electrodes including wet and solid gel for short term and long term monitoring. Used for monitoring, diagnostic or stress/holster testing.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Neurology Electrodes
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33121100 - Electro-encephalographs
- 33121300 - Electromyographs
- 33121500 - Electrocardiogram
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Neurology electrodes designed to read the electrical signals that the brain uses to process information.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Pre-Wired Electrodes
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33121500 - Electrocardiogram
- 33123200 - Electrocardiography devices
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33123230 - Cardiographs
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Pre-wired electrodes which use a patented conductive adhesive hydrogel which provides firm adhesion while minimizing irritation to delicate newborn skin
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Foetal Monitoring Electrodes
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31660000 - Carbon electrodes
- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Foetal Monitoring electrodes used for Internal foetal heart rate monitoring.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £500,000 it £550,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Abdominal CTG Belts
Lot No
Lot 7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot aims to offer Abdominal CTG Belts these products are intended for use in the maternity discipline, these are used to secure a transducer to the patients abdomen
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £600,000 to £650,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Defibrillation Pads
Lot No
Lot 8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33182000 - Cardiac support devices
- 33182100 - Defibrillator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer Defibrillation pads.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £3,000,000 to £3,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Related Consumables
Lot No
Lot 9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24951100 - Lubricants
- 31711140 - Electrodes
- 33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment
- 33121100 - Electro-encephalographs
- 33121300 - Electromyographs
- 33121500 - Electrocardiogram
- 33123200 - Electrocardiography devices
- 33123210 - Cardiac-monitoring devices
- 33123230 - Cardiographs
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33182000 - Cardiac support devices
- 33182100 - Defibrillator
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot aims to offer consumables, this includes, but not limited to, cables, clips and buttons.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £500,000 to £600,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission:
- ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing, storage, distribution and customer service. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain and provide evidence of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent for all relevant parties in the supply chain.
- Public Liability and Product Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Declaration of Conformity and CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC or Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (where applicable)
If an Applicant commits to obtain ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality standard certificate, Public Liability Insurance or Product Liability Insurance certification at the time of their tender submission then the requirement is that such certification is in place prior to the commencement date of the framework agreement (in order for NHSSC to place orders with the successful Applicant).
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHSSC intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The Framework Agreement between NHSSC and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
NHSSC expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. NHSSC intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHSSC can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHSSC would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;
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